Lillian Fontaine
Date of Death: February 20, 1975 (88)
Birth Place: Reading, Berkshire, ENGLAND
Latest News on Lillian Fontaine:
Musician Raul Malo Performs at Montalvo in Saratoga (Mar 20, 2019)
LIVE FROM LAUREL CANYON Comes to Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga (Mar 15, 2019)
BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Comes To Montalvo Arts Center In Saratoga (Mar 8, 2019)
Musician Raul Malo Performs at Montalvo in Saratoga (Mar 20, 2019)
LIVE FROM LAUREL CANYON Comes to Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga (Mar 15, 2019)
BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Comes To Montalvo Arts Center In Saratoga (Mar 8, 2019)
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Musician Raul Malo Performs at Montalvo in Saratoga
Montalvo Arts Center presents American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, Raul Malo. Known as the incomparable frontman of the genre-defying band, The Mavericks, and the sole writer of many of their songs, Malo's free-wheeling, swaggering style seamlessly blends neotraditional country, cowpunk, rockabilly, and Latin rhythmic fervor.
Montalvo Arts Center presents American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, Raul Malo. Known as the incomparable frontman of the genre-defying band, The Mavericks, and the sole writer of many of their songs, Malo's free-wheeling, swaggering style seamlessly blends neotraditional country, cowpunk, rockabilly, and Latin rhythmic fervor.
LIVE FROM LAUREL CANYON Comes to Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga
Montalvo Arts Center presents Live from Laurel Canyon, a performance that weaves together beloved music and stories that inspired iconic moments during the Laurel Canyon era.
Montalvo Arts Center presents Live from Laurel Canyon, a performance that weaves together beloved music and stories that inspired iconic moments during the Laurel Canyon era.
BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Comes To Montalvo Arts Center In Saratoga
The only unscripted theatrical award show of its kind, Broadway's Next Hit Musical hits the stage with some of New York's finest master improvisers at Montalvo Arts Center. Gathering made-up hit song suggestions from the audience, these pros then create a spontaneous showcase of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for their favorite song, and watches as the cast turns it on-the-spot into a full blown musical-complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. Hailed as all-improvised and all-funny, this evening is indeed a one-of-a-kind experience. Broadway's Next Hit Musical will be presented 8:00pm, Friday, May 3 at Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($59 Reserved, $65 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
The only unscripted theatrical award show of its kind, Broadway's Next Hit Musical hits the stage with some of New York's finest master improvisers at Montalvo Arts Center. Gathering made-up hit song suggestions from the audience, these pros then create a spontaneous showcase of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for their favorite song, and watches as the cast turns it on-the-spot into a full blown musical-complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. Hailed as all-improvised and all-funny, this evening is indeed a one-of-a-kind experience. Broadway's Next Hit Musical will be presented 8:00pm, Friday, May 3 at Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($59 Reserved, $65 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
Hawaiian Vocalist Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom Comes to Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga
Montalvo Arts Center presents award-winning Hawaiian singer/songwriter Hanaiali'i Gilliom Gilliom, who will showcase her classical training, powerhouse vocals, and honor for her ancestral responsibility in a dazzling one-night performance. H naiali i Gilliom has garnered a multitude of awards and acknowledgements, including five Grammy nominations, 18 N H k awards, and has achieved the rank of Hawaii's top selling female vocalist of all time.
Montalvo Arts Center presents award-winning Hawaiian singer/songwriter Hanaiali'i Gilliom Gilliom, who will showcase her classical training, powerhouse vocals, and honor for her ancestral responsibility in a dazzling one-night performance. H naiali i Gilliom has garnered a multitude of awards and acknowledgements, including five Grammy nominations, 18 N H k awards, and has achieved the rank of Hawaii's top selling female vocalist of all time.
Montalvo Arts Center Presents Afternoon Concerts With The Saint Michael Trio In Villa Chamber Music Series
The fun, friendly, and informative Saint Michael Trio will return to Montalvo Arts Center to highlight behind-the-scene looks at creators of classical music, from child prodigies to amazing women to the father of Czech music. The Saint Michael Trio will perform Sundays, February 10, March 31, May 5, 2019 at 3:00pm in the historic Villa as part of the Villa Chamber Music Series at Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($20 Student with ID, $38 General) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
The fun, friendly, and informative Saint Michael Trio will return to Montalvo Arts Center to highlight behind-the-scene looks at creators of classical music, from child prodigies to amazing women to the father of Czech music. The Saint Michael Trio will perform Sundays, February 10, March 31, May 5, 2019 at 3:00pm in the historic Villa as part of the Villa Chamber Music Series at Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($20 Student with ID, $38 General) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS Comes to Montalvo In Saratoga
Renowned actor David Payne will portray author C.S. Lewis in 'An Evening with C.S. Lewis,' presented by the Montalvo Arts Center as part of its ongoing Carriage House Concert Series. In this delightful evening, the novelist, poet, essayist, academic, literary critic, and broadcaster has agreed to host a group of curious Americans in his simple house outside Oxford. What ensues is an enthralling performance that has captivated audiences worldwide. Full of humor, this dramatic solo shows offers a fascinating and highly entertaining insight into the man who penned more than 30 works including The Screwtape Letters, The Space Trilogy, and The Chronicles of Narnia. This performance will offer special resonance to attendees of the Bruce Munro at Montalvo: Stories in Light exhibit, which was inspired by Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. 'An Evening with C.S. Lewis' will be presented 7:30pm, Thursday, March 14 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($40 Reserved, $45 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
Renowned actor David Payne will portray author C.S. Lewis in 'An Evening with C.S. Lewis,' presented by the Montalvo Arts Center as part of its ongoing Carriage House Concert Series. In this delightful evening, the novelist, poet, essayist, academic, literary critic, and broadcaster has agreed to host a group of curious Americans in his simple house outside Oxford. What ensues is an enthralling performance that has captivated audiences worldwide. Full of humor, this dramatic solo shows offers a fascinating and highly entertaining insight into the man who penned more than 30 works including The Screwtape Letters, The Space Trilogy, and The Chronicles of Narnia. This performance will offer special resonance to attendees of the Bruce Munro at Montalvo: Stories in Light exhibit, which was inspired by Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. 'An Evening with C.S. Lewis' will be presented 7:30pm, Thursday, March 14 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($40 Reserved, $45 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
Banda Magda Brings Global Music To Montalvo Arts Center This February
Montalvo Arts Center presents the unique fusion sounds of Banda Magda as part of the Carriage House Concert Series. Led by Greek-born composer, orchestrator, singer, and accordionist Magda Giannikou (Kronos Quartet), Banda Magda musically moves from samba to French chanson, from Greek folk tunes to Colombian cumbia and Afro-Peruvian lando. Drawing from the band's global background (Greece, Argentina, Japan, Colombia, USA), the group combines South American rhythms with jazz improvisation, cinematic arranging, sophisticated audience participation, mid-century classics, and world “chansons” sung in six languages. Banda Magda will be performing 8:00pm, Saturday, February 23 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($39 Reserved, $44 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
Montalvo Arts Center presents the unique fusion sounds of Banda Magda as part of the Carriage House Concert Series. Led by Greek-born composer, orchestrator, singer, and accordionist Magda Giannikou (Kronos Quartet), Banda Magda musically moves from samba to French chanson, from Greek folk tunes to Colombian cumbia and Afro-Peruvian lando. Drawing from the band's global background (Greece, Argentina, Japan, Colombia, USA), the group combines South American rhythms with jazz improvisation, cinematic arranging, sophisticated audience participation, mid-century classics, and world “chansons” sung in six languages. Banda Magda will be performing 8:00pm, Saturday, February 23 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($39 Reserved, $44 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
Multi-Grammy Winning Jazz-Fusion Yellowjackets Come to Montalvo Arts Center In Saratoga
Montalvo Arts Center presents multi-Grammy winning Jazz-Fusion band Yellowjackets in its Carriage House Concert Series. Yellowjackets has recorded 22 albums, received 17 Grammy nominations, and performed countless sold-out tours, enjoying worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. Noted as "melodically seductive" by All About Jazz, the band's intricate compositions and remarkable improvisations defy labels. Yellowjackets will be performing 7:30pm, Thursday, February 21 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($62 Reserved, $69 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
Montalvo Arts Center presents multi-Grammy winning Jazz-Fusion band Yellowjackets in its Carriage House Concert Series. Yellowjackets has recorded 22 albums, received 17 Grammy nominations, and performed countless sold-out tours, enjoying worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. Noted as "melodically seductive" by All About Jazz, the band's intricate compositions and remarkable improvisations defy labels. Yellowjackets will be performing 7:30pm, Thursday, February 21 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($62 Reserved, $69 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
CAFE SOCIETY Singer Kat Edmonson Brings 30s Jazz Into Modern World At Montalvo
Montalvo Arts Center kicks off the new year with critically acclaimed vintage pop singer/songwriter Kat Edmonson as part of the Carriage House Concert Series. Hailed as "one of the greatest I've ever heard" by The Boston Globe, Edmonson has played major stages around the world, appeared in major motion pictures, performed on radio and television, and released three groundbreaking albums to date.
Montalvo Arts Center kicks off the new year with critically acclaimed vintage pop singer/songwriter Kat Edmonson as part of the Carriage House Concert Series. Hailed as "one of the greatest I've ever heard" by The Boston Globe, Edmonson has played major stages around the world, appeared in major motion pictures, performed on radio and television, and released three groundbreaking albums to date.
Montalvo Brings 'Bohemian Rhapsody' And More In 'Ultimate Queen Celebration'
Montalvo Arts Center will present The Ultimate Queen Celebration as part of its 2018-2019 Carriage House Theatre Concert Series. Garnering 13 million views on his YouTube cover of "Somebody to Love," Marc Martel not only sounds dead-on like Freddie Mercury, but also embodies the heart-and-soul Freddie poured into every song. Handpicked by Queen's Roger Taylor and Brian May, Marc Martel will take on lead vocals for this Queen tribute featuring dozens of songs that Queen made famous, including "Killer Queen," "Radio Gaga," "Bohemian Rhapsody," and more. The Ultimate Queen Celebration will be presented at 7:30pm, Thursday, November 15 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($64 Reserved, $68 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
Montalvo Arts Center will present The Ultimate Queen Celebration as part of its 2018-2019 Carriage House Theatre Concert Series. Garnering 13 million views on his YouTube cover of "Somebody to Love," Marc Martel not only sounds dead-on like Freddie Mercury, but also embodies the heart-and-soul Freddie poured into every song. Handpicked by Queen's Roger Taylor and Brian May, Marc Martel will take on lead vocals for this Queen tribute featuring dozens of songs that Queen made famous, including "Killer Queen," "Radio Gaga," "Bohemian Rhapsody," and more. The Ultimate Queen Celebration will be presented at 7:30pm, Thursday, November 15 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($64 Reserved, $68 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
Musical Icon Leo Kottke Comes to Montalvo Arts Center
Montalvo Arts Center will present critically acclaimed guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke as part of its 2018-2019 Carriage House Theatre Concert Series. An American musical icon, Leo Kottke has been hailed as one of the most important and influential guitarists of our time. A two-time Grammy nominee, Kottke's fingerpicking style draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and incorporates syncopated, polyphonic melodies for a performance by turns unique, charming, and brilliant.
Montalvo Arts Center will present critically acclaimed guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke as part of its 2018-2019 Carriage House Theatre Concert Series. An American musical icon, Leo Kottke has been hailed as one of the most important and influential guitarists of our time. A two-time Grammy nominee, Kottke's fingerpicking style draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and incorporates syncopated, polyphonic melodies for a performance by turns unique, charming, and brilliant.
Modern Celt Bands From Ireland and Scotland Come to Saratoga
This Fall
Montalvo Arts Center will present a rollicking evening of Ireland and Scotland's hottest new musicians performing a blend of old and new music as part of its 2018-2019 Carriage House Theatre Concert Series. Twice winners of Scotland's Traditional Music 'Live Act of the Year' Award (2016 & 2011), Skerryvore has been on a meteoric journey that has taken them from the remote Isle of Tiree on to international tours that have included performances in New York's Central Park and the Shanghai Expo in China. Their sound is a thrilling fusion of folk, trad, rock, and pop, steeped in the vibrant personalities and upbringing of the eight band members. Ireland's We Banjo 3 finds common ground between old world tradition and authentic Americana by plying their banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin in an innovation fusion of styles that they dub "Celtgrass."
Montalvo Arts Center will present a rollicking evening of Ireland and Scotland's hottest new musicians performing a blend of old and new music as part of its 2018-2019 Carriage House Theatre Concert Series. Twice winners of Scotland's Traditional Music 'Live Act of the Year' Award (2016 & 2011), Skerryvore has been on a meteoric journey that has taken them from the remote Isle of Tiree on to international tours that have included performances in New York's Central Park and the Shanghai Expo in China. Their sound is a thrilling fusion of folk, trad, rock, and pop, steeped in the vibrant personalities and upbringing of the eight band members. Ireland's We Banjo 3 finds common ground between old world tradition and authentic Americana by plying their banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin in an innovation fusion of styles that they dub "Celtgrass."
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